I'm not really one for putting up mock drafts because every year I am always pissed that the Texans passed on X player, but I do enjoy reading all of your mocks so that I recognize some of these names while watching NCAA football. Reps for many of you putting for the efforts

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I'm not really one for putting up mock drafts because every year I am always pissed that the Texans passed on X player, but I do enjoy reading all of your mocks so that I recognize some of these names while watching NCAA football. Reps for many of you putting for the efforts

Thanks for compliment. Beerlover, Rmartin 65 & I really enjoy the mocks and especially the hours of debate and review between us that goes on behind the scenes. My hat is off for these fine young men who really make me enjoy the college scene much more than I use to. When the three of us have identified a player to watch, it adds more zest to the game. My concern at the quarterback position is I want Schaub to remain healthy and on field allowing Linert and Danny O. time for more to be crammed into them at practice. I am hoping to see some garbage minutes for both as the season goes on.

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After watching the depth (?) play against Tampa Bay I am re-doing my mock. Knew it would happen just not so quickly.

1. Before : ODowd C
Now : Ryan Mallett QB
Reason: Pre-season has center looking even better as OGs are stronger. More importantly, QB looks really questionable. Dan O. has the skills & body to be Matt 2. It is the body between his ears that makes me go huh? Texans HAVE to have a solid # 2 QB not a maybe he'll do it guy. Can Orslovsky correct his mental lapses? Yes. Will he? I tried to find fault with the Oline and blocking of RBs (there was none by Henry)but both INTs were on O. A new CBA with reduced rookie scale will make this a no brainer pick.
2009: 6'7" 238lbs 22 now; 3627 yds 30 TDs

2. Before: Gideon FS
Now I go:Jimmy Smith Colorado CB 6'2" 205lb 4.49 http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings...2011&genpos=CBhttp://www.dailycamera.com/cu-colleg...ts/ci_15714768
Reason:
Wilson looking very good at FS and Nolan acts like a starter. Dominque whiffed on an open field tackle but I am not a Barber fan. Still I can see moving FS down a bit. We better really hope our top 2 CBs don't get hurt (Jackson, Quin and McCain) as McManus was terrible until second half when he seemed to be better. Coulda, shoulda had INT late in game. Reeves is playing like his feelings are hurt and seems to get worse each game. I am a bit surprised. Did not appear Moldin was in game.

3rd Endarle QB: still like him but Mallett possible franchise QB and Nathan may not be here.
Now : RB Leaning towards Jaquizz Rodgers Oregon State 5'7" 195lb as I followed him a bit last season but also gonna watch Demarco Murray Oklahoma 6'1" 214 4.48 who might fall due to injury history. I like him. http://www.demarco-murray.com/

Reason: Foster looks good to go and JJ is a diamond in the rough but injured toe last night. Slaton, Slaton, Stevie Slaton he could be great or poo. Henry may not be cut but he should be. I think we will see how valuable a good back is. Tate? Like Slaton, potential but who knows. This may be too high if all 3 work out and Kubes may not go this high hoping Tate is real deal.

5-7 remain the same.

Badboy, I like your 1,2,3(By position of needs QB,Oline, and FS). However, I am really concerned about our DE position. When Connor went down, it just hit me that we are not that deep in talent of DE position. I hope Conner's injury is not serious and able to come back 100% next year but shouldn't we be looking at DE position in early rounds?

Badboy, I like your 1,2,3(By position of needs QB,Oline, and FS). However, I am really concerned about our DE position. When Connor went down, it just hit me that we are not that deep in talent of DE position. I hope Conner's injury is not serious and able to come back 100% next year but shouldn't we be looking at DE position in early rounds?

Let's break it down by position of importance & balance with salary cap hit down the road. Whatever the player/position they select it will take a larger chunk of cap space if he's successful, which is what we're hoping for right? So what are the big paying positions? In my mind the big three are QB, LT, CB. All three of which seem to be well along to accomplish this tri-fector (Schaub, Duane Brown, Kareem Jackson[maybe a little early to say yet]).

So I would be surprised if they choose anyone, unless glaring bpa, who play QB, LT or CB. The next group DE (Mario) DT (Amobi/Mitchell) WR (Andre) & MLB (DeMEco/Sharpton) are also pretty much covered. maybe if there is a dominant point of attack nose tackle late first I could see them taking another elite inside tackle (Jerrell Powe/Steven Paea - both prospects fit work ethic/character clean profile). Amobi is in the final year of his rookie contract so depends how well he plays & do the Texans feel his value is worth agent compensation demands, color me skeptical right now but he does have at least 15 more games to prove otherwise

Third group would include all other positions, OL, RB, LB, TE etc.... so I would focus on bpa who fit scheme/team @ the biggest need position.

Let's break it down by position of importance & balance with salary cap hit down the road. Whatever the player/position they select it will take a larger chunk of cap space if he's successful, which is what we're hoping for right? So what are the big paying positions? In my mind the big three are QB, LT, CB. All three of which seem to be well along to accomplish this tri-fector (Schaub, Duane Brown, Kareem Jackson[maybe a little early to say yet]).

So I would be surprised if they choose anyone, unless glaring bpa, who play QB, LT or CB. The next group DE (Mario) DT (Amobi/Mitchell) WR (Andre) & MLB (DeMEco/Sharpton) are also pretty much covered. maybe if there is a dominant point of attack nose tackle late first I could see them taking another elite inside tackle (Jerrell Powe/Steven Paea - both prospects fit work ethic/character clean profile). Amobi is in the final year of his rookie contract so depends how well he plays & do the Texans feel his value is worth agent compensation demands, color me skeptical right now but he does have at least 15 more games to prove otherwise

Third group would include all other positions, OL, RB, LB, TE etc.... so I would focus on bpa who fit scheme/team @ the biggest need position.

BL

I agree with most of what you said with the exception of the fact that since there are 2-3 CB's on the field at any given time I wouldn't hesitate to take a CB in the 1st round next year. 2011 seems to be a good CB year as well. It's yet to be proven if Jackson can handle being a #1 CB in the NFL but I think he's started off well and should do fine. We still need to improve our level of talent at CB though. Quinn or McCain will make good nickles or average #2 CB's but it sure would be nice to have another high talent CB especially in the new era of NFL football that's very pass oriented and many teams are running 3 WR sets quite often. So many teams are playing nickle or dime defenses so often that improving the CB talent on any team is a must, remember you can never have to many good CB's. I wouldn't argue with BPA in the 1st round as long as it's at a position of need, ie: CB, FS, DT, or OG/C. Of course all positions of need are dependent on how players play this year and on injuries.

I agree with most of what you said with the exception of the fact that since there are 2-3 CB's on the field at any given time I wouldn't hesitate to take a CB in the 1st round next year. 2011 seems to be a good CB year as well. It's yet to be proven if Jackson can handle being a #1 CB in the NFL but I think he's started off well and should do fine. We still need to improve our level of talent at CB though. Quinn or McCain will make good nickles or average #2 CB's but it sure would be nice to have another high talent CB especially in the new era of NFL football that's very pass oriented and many teams are running 3 WR sets quite often. So many teams are playing nickle or dime defenses so often that improving the CB talent on any team is a must, remember you can never have to many good CB's. I wouldn't argue with BPA in the 1st round as long as it's at a position of need, ie: CB, FS, DT, or OG/C. Of course all positions of need are dependent on how players play this year and on injuries.

CB is a premium position but I would like to see Texans solidify the pass rush with BPA for their system (Connor Barwin out places higher priority too). The team that owns line of scrimmage usually wins the game so a premier DT or DE would only make it easier for the CB's.

CB is a premium position but I would like to see Texans solidify the pass rush with BPA for their system (Connor Barwin out places higher priority too). The team that owns line of scrimmage usually wins the game so a premier DT or DE would only make it easier for the CB's.

I am going to agree with BL on this one. As said above 2011 appears to be deep with strong CB candidates and I would pick up another first 3 rounds even if all our currents turn out as expected such as McManus. I still see the possibility of Quin going to FS as Eugene Wilson did. This is where BPA and being in a roster depth situation that allows us to do that. Personally, I think it is harder to get a quality Dline player than a CB.

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I think there are probably only 1 or 2 teams in the NFL that are happy with their backup QB situation, with that said the other 90% of the NFL is royally screwed if their starting QB goes down. I'm not happy with Dan-O this guy should be better than he is by now but I think that Leinart can get the job done so I don't see it as a major need. If we spent a 5th or later round pick on a QB I wouldn't be upset but Schaub is young and in good health so I don't see the need to waste an early pick on a guy to hold a clip board. JMO

you know I'm not so next year Texans should have the luxury of scouting/identifying a prospect worth development. They may also have designs on a QB already in the league but maybe not in the best situation currently. I've always thought highly of former Houston Cougar Kevin Kolb, I think Kubiak thinks highly of him too. Compensation would be steep (late 1st rd. pick) so you have to weigh out options, but yeah he would be a great fit back here in Houston behind Schaub.

I think there are probably only 1 or 2 teams in the NFL that are happy with their backup QB situation, with that said the other 90% of the NFL is royally screwed if their starting QB goes down. I'm not happy with Dan-O this guy should be better than he is by now but I think that Leinart can get the job done so I don't see it as a major need. If we spent a 5th or later round pick on a QB I wouldn't be upset but Schaub is young and in good health so I don't see the need to waste an early pick on a guy to hold a clip board. JMO

I think if Leinart does well here, he will be gone like Rex Grossman. He will be a one year Texan.

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you know I'm not so next year Texans should have the luxury of scouting/identifying a prospect worth development. They may also have designs on a QB already in the league but maybe not in the best situation currently. I've always thought highly of former Houston Cougar Kevin Kolb, I think Kubiak thinks highly of him too. Compensation would be steep (late 1st rd. pick) so you have to weigh out options, but yeah he would be a great fit back here in Houston behind Schaub.

As of today (Sept 23rd)
1. QB Ryan Mallett Ark. I want to see him against Alabama this Saturday. Hope on TV. Team will not select Center
2. CB Jimmy Smith 6'2" 205lb 4.49 bigger than Devon House and as fast. This is a shut down CB with only 2 INTS but 10 break ups. & 70 tackles. Can play FS (Colorado)
3. DE Sam Acho UT
4. RB Brandon Saine 6' 218 4.46 Ohio St. Tate should be back but I think I want another fast strong back. Slaton still a ?
5. Chris Prosinski FS/SS Wyoming. WIlson is 30 even if Nolan is real deal Chris is good; 140 tackles four for loss and 6 pass break ups. 4.56 is decent.

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